This live show was an additional performance for their first tour of DIR EN GREY’s 20th Anniversary project, which started in June 2016. All of the seats were immediately sold out although the show’s announcement was only made 3 days before the ticket release; and the sale was the day before the show. This tour was a concept tour and it was featuring their album 『VULGAR』 (released in 2003) and their latest album. Die (G) added his comments to this tour: 「As our sound has changed and is heavier than back then, I find there are difficulties if we were to perform the songs from 『VULGAR』 now. But I believe we became capable to bring what we were trying to express at that time into shape.」

Shinya (Dr) recalls that 「『VULGAR』 was the best ‘core’ album」 in DIR EN GREY’s 20 year history. This tour must have been an aspiring project to express 『VULGAR』, which was an important turning point, as of 2016.

Furthermore, their new single 「詩踏み (Utafumi)」 (release on 27th July) was performed for the first time; their interesting attempt to unite their past and present concluded with enormous success.

Moreover, DIR EN GREY will soon kick off their next 『TOUR16-17 FROM DEPRESSION TO ________ [mode of DUM SPIRO SPERO]』 from 16th September at Kyoto KBS Hall. The next tour will be featuring their album 『DUM SPIRO SPERO』; it would be fascinating to check out how that unique album has transformed / evolved since it was released in 2011. In addition, it was announced that unreleased tracks may be unveiled at the next tour.

Above advanced reservation is open to anyone; please do not miss out this chance.

DIR EN GREY has just released their latest Blu-ray & DVD 『ARCHE AT NIPPON BUDOKAN』 on 29th June. Their 28th single 『詩踏み (Utafumi)』 will also be released on 27th July. Finally, the project for their best album will start – this will be the new best album since 『DECADE 1998-2002』『DECADE 2003-2007』, which were released as complete limited editions in December 2007. Its further details will be coming soon.